A new skincare fad for beauty fans, the silk pillowcase has become a must. Is it a simple gadget or does it have a real utility? We answer you.
You have certainly noticed some on the shelves of Sephora because silk pillowcases have become one of the most popular beauty accessories in recent years. But you didn’t miss it either, they are rather expensive! And for good reason, presented as 2-in-1 beauty products that preserve the youth of the skin and take care of the hair, they seem to be worth the expense and rival our other beauty products in effectiveness.
Are they really the beauty allies they claim to be and are they worth the expense? To this question, a first element of answer: yes, but only if they are 100% pure silk. Be careful, therefore, when buying one because in the face of the craze for this type of product inaccessible for small budgets, some brands have started to offer pillowcases in mixed silk, that is to say say whose fabric is made of silk but not only. However, once this precious material is mixed with other inexpensive materials to lower the cost of the product, it loses its effectiveness.
Want to know if you need one? Discover without further delay how a pillowcase can impact the beauty of our skin and that of our hair.
Sleeping on a silk pillowcase has skin benefits
Hypoallergenic, silk is a very gentle on the skin which marvelously respects the sensitivity of fragile and reactive skin. This delicate fabric even reveals soothing virtues for the face when you sleep on it. Ideal for calming the irritations of sensitive skin or those affected by eczema that can barely bear the touch of the pillow, it is also a naturally antibacterial material which has utility for problem skin that is prone to pimples as it prevents new blemishes from appearing. And that’s not all !
Sleeping on a silk pillowcase also has a anti-aging effect. Several reasons for this. Ultra smooth and supple, it is a fabric that does not wrinkle the skin during your sleep, which limits the appearance of wrinkles and avoids the beauty faux pas of pillow marks on the face in the morning. The fibers of this fabric are also rich in proteins and amino acids, which makes it less absorbent. In other words, he does not absorb the water present in your skinu – the one that guarantees its hydration – like a cotton pillowcase does, nor the formulas of the creams that you apply on your face before sleeping. Result: the balance of the skin is maintained, it is more resistant to attacks and the effectiveness of your face care is maximized.
Silk is a fabric that also has virtues for the hair
Just as it does not absorb care and hydration from the skin, it preserves that of the hair and allows the hair products applied to reveal their full potential. But above all, it does not catch the hair like cotton. No more knots in the hair, split ends, electric hair and messy locks upon waking. On her, the hair glides delicately. They are therefore less damaged than on a classic pillowcase. Enough to limit breakage by the way! By sleeping on a silk pillowcase, your hair will therefore be healthier in general.
And not to spoil anything, this material also preserves your pretty hairstyles (brushing, curls…) during your sleep. A real bonus.
Shopping to adopt a silk pillowcase: